FC Barcelona are now
set to take on Celta Vigo in La Liga as they welcome their opponents to the
Montjuic Stadium. This is now the 32nd game that La Blaugrana have to play in
the league, and it is a massive one for them. A win here could temporarily see Barcelona
extend their lead in La Liga to seven points.
As for this game,
Hansi Flick will be aware that Celta Vigo can certainly make things tricky for
them if his players are not at their best. Competing for La Liga is a major
priority for Barça this season, and it is important that the side delivers a
strong performance especially after their recent loss to Borussia Dort
mund.
Moreover, that is exactly why Hansi Flick has decided to field a
strong starting eleven for this encounter against Claudio Giraldez’s team.
Here
is the official starting line-up for
Barcelona against Celta Vigo.
In
goal, Polish shot-stopper Wojciech Szczesny starts for Barça. While he is no
longer unbeaten at the club following the most recent loss, he is still the man
who seems to have Hansi Flick’s backing to protect the team’s goal.
Right
in front of him, Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez form the centre-back
partnership for Barcelona. They will need to be on their toes to minimize any
danger that Celta Vigo tries to create.
On
their flanks, Gerard Martin and Jules Kounde start as the two full-backs for
Barcelona. With Alejandro Balde still sidelined, the team lacks a bit of pace
in their full-backs but they seem to offer more defensive solidity.
In
the midfield, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong start together. Both players offer
technical qualities that can enable Barcelona to outplay their opponents, but
they also have the awareness to keep the team’s structure in check.
Ahead
of them, Ferran Torres and Raphinha occupy the wings as they look to pose an
offensive threat to Celta Vigo. In between them, Fermin Lopez starts as the
team’s primary central attacking midfielder.
Finally, Robert Lewandowski starts as the team’s primary
centre-forward up top. He will be tasked with applying pressure on the opponent
while also making sure that he converts any and all chances that come his way.
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